Semh Teaching Assistant | Gateshead

Protocol Education Limited; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE

Free CPD and online training

Dedicated consultant

Long-term opportunity

Progression towards higher-level\n-;>n

Potential permanent position

£50 Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Protocol Education are recruiting an SEMH Teaching Assistant for a specialist setting in Gateshead.

You'll provide day-to-day support to pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs, including 1:1 and small-group support, classroom support, behaviour and emotional regulation, intervention work, mentoring and literacy support.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with young people and staff.
• Resilience in challenging behavioural settings.
• Ability to build genuine relationships with pupils.

Responsibilities

• 1:1 and small-group support for pupils.
• Classroom support and behaviour regulation.
• Intervention work and mentoring.
• Supporting literacy and independence.
• Monitoring engagement and feeding back to teachers.

Skills

Excellent communication

Resilience

Relationship building

Education

HLTA qualified

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant | Gateshead

Location: Gateshead
Job Type: Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Monday–Friday, school hours
Pay: £98–£120 per day, depending on experience

SEMH TA With a Passion for Progress?

Do you enjoy working directly with young people but also have an interest in monitoring progress, writing reports and taking on responsibility?

Protocol Education are recruiting an SEMH Teaching Assistant for a specialist setting in Gateshead.

This role offers genuine scope for an experienced TA to develop into a more senior support position.

The Role

You'll provide day-to-day support to pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 1:1 and small-group support
• Classroom support
• Behaviour and emotional regulation
• Intervention work
• Mentoring
• Supporting literacy
• Encouraging independence
• Building positive relationships
• Monitoring engagement
• Feeding back to teachers

Taking on More Responsibility

As you become established within the school, you may be asked to take greater responsibility for:

• Writing pupil progress reports
• Recording behaviour and engagement
• Tracking individual targets
• Monitoring intervention outcomes
• Providing written feedback
• Contributing to review meetings
• Supporting individual support plans
• Leading targeted interventions
• Supporting colleagues with strategies and approaches

The school is looking for someone who can grow into the role rather than simply provide classroom support.

Who We're Looking For

This could suit:

• Experienced Teaching Assistants
• SEMH TAs
• Behaviour Support Workers
• HLTA-qualified candidates
• Youth workers
• Residential support workers
• Pastoral support staff

You'll need excellent communication skills, resilience and the ability to build genuine relationships with young people.

Benefits

• £98–£120 per day
• Weekly PAYE
• FREE CPD and online training
• Dedicated consultant
• Long-term opportunity
• Progression towards higher-level responsibilities
• Potential permanent position
• £50 Refer a Friend bonus

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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